Dr. David Engelbrecht M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
500 E Main St Jefferson Valley NY, 10535Rating
4/5
About
Dr. David Engelbrecht is a rheumatologist practicing in Jefferson Valley, NY. Dr. Engelbrecht specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Engelbrecht treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Universita Degli Studi De L',Aquila, Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia 1983
Universit‡ degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza' Facolt‡ di Farmacia e Medicina 1981
University of Newcastle Faculty of Health and Medicine 1984
Universit‡ Campus Bio-Medico di Roma Facolt‡ di Medicina e Chirurgia 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Lupus
- Lyme Disease
- Pain
- Tennis Elbow
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Dr. David Engelbrecht M.D.'s Practice location
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500 E Main St -Jefferson Valley, NY 10535Get Direction
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NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN/HUDSON VALLEY HOSPITALl
1980 CROMPOND ROAD CORTLANDT MANOR NY 10567PUTNAM HOSPITAL CENTERl
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